Category: Educational Psychology Review: Introduction: The field of educational psychology is constantly evolving with new research methods being developed to better understand how individuals learn and develop. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in qualitative research approaches as they provide valuable insights into the lived experiences of individuals. This review will examine several books on educational psychology that focus on qualitative research design and methodology. Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics: This book by W. Bruce Camack is a great resource for those who are intimidated by statistics. The author provides an easy-to-understand introduction to statistical concepts, making it accessible to individuals with little or no prior knowledge of the subject. This book would be particularly useful for educators and researchers who need to understand how to analyze data but do not have a strong background in mathematics. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches: This book by David L. Schwartz is an excellent resource for those interested in learning about different research designs. The author provides a comprehensive overview of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches to research. This book would be particularly useful for researchers who are planning to conduct studies that involve multiple data collection methods. Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches: This book by Michael J. Creswell is a great resource for those interested in learning about different qualitative research approaches. The author provides an overview of five common qualitative research designs, including case study, phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory, and action research. This book would be particularly useful for researchers who are planning to conduct studies that involve qualitative data collection methods. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods Approaches: This book by Michael J. Creswell is a great resource for those interested in learning about different research designs. The author provides an overview of three common research approaches, including case study, phenomenology, and ethnography. This book would be particularly useful for researchers who are planning to conduct studies that involve qualitative data collection methods. Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research plus MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText -- New in Ed Psych / Tests & Measurements: This book by Michael J. Creswell is a great resource for those interested in learning about different research designs in educational psychology. The author provides an overview of both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, including case study, phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory, action research, and mixed methods. This book would be particularly useful for educators and researchers who are planning to conduct studies that involve data collection from students or teachers. Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing among Five Approaches: This book by Michael J. Creswell is a great resource for those interested in learning about different qualitative research approaches. The author provides an overview of five common qualitative research designs, including case study, phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory, and action research. This book would be particularly useful for researchers who are planning to conduct studies that involve qualitative data collection methods. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods Approaches: This book by Michael J. Creswell is a great resource for those interested in learning about different research designs. The author provides an overview of three common research approaches, including case study, phenomenology, and ethnography. This book would be particularly useful for researchers who are planning to conduct studies that involve qualitative data collection methods. 3rd Edition, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods, Arts-Based, and Community-Based Participatory Research Approaches: This book by Michael J. Creswell is a great resource for those interested in learning about different research designs in educational psychology. The author provides an overview of both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, including case study, phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory, action research, mixed methods, arts-based research, and community-based participatory research. This book would be particularly useful for educators and researchers who are planning to conduct studies that involve data collection from students or teachers. Bundle: Creswell: Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design 4E + Creswell: 30 Essential Skills for the Qualitative Researcher: This bundle of two books by Michael J. Creswell is a great resource for those interested in learning about different qualitative research approaches. The first book provides an overview of five common qualitative research designs, including case study, phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory, and action research. The second book provides 30 essential skills for conducting qualitative research, including data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation. This bundle would be particularly useful for researchers who are planning to conduct studies that involve qualitative data collection methods. Case Study Research and Applications: Design and Methods: This book by Yvonne M. Burke is a great resource for those interested in learning about case study research design and methodology. The author provides an overview of the different types of case study designs, including descriptive, explanatory, and exploratory case studies. This book would be particularly useful for researchers who are planning to conduct studies that involve in-depth analysis of a single individual or event. Conclusion: In conclusion, these books on educational psychology provide valuable insights into different research designs and methodologies. They are accessible to individuals with little or no prior knowledge of statistics or research design, making them useful for educators and researchers alike. The use of qualitative research approaches in educational psychology has grown significantly in recent years, and these resources will be particularly helpful for those interested in conducting studies that involve data collection from students or teachers.